Thai Customs Seizes Over 3 Tonnes of Ivory Hidden in Timber
Thai authorities have seized over 3.1 tonnes of elephant ivory, valued at approximately 155 million baht, hidden within timber imported from Zambia at Laem Chabang Port. The discovery points to a suspected international smuggling operation.
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